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Coverage of Cass County in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 23 · 15:27 UTCMost recent: Jul 6 · 19:17 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • SECURITYJul 6 · 19:17 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Occupants escape injury after plane crashes on runway in Cass County

    A 1984 Beechcraft Bonanza crashed on the runway at Pine River Airport in Cass County due to landing gear issues, but all six occupants, including a pilot and five passengers with three children, escaped injury. The airport was temporarily closed for debris cleanup, and the incident remains under investigation.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 17:42 UTCKSTP ABC MINNEAPOLIS
    Charges: Northland Community School teacher slapped student in classroom

    A Northland Community School teacher, Kristen Anne Panchyshyn, faces fifth-degree assault charges after allegedly slapping a student in her classroom in May. The incident occurred when the student, who was in ISS, reportedly said words she disliked, leading her to strike him. Panchyshyn is scheduled for arraignment on July 20.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 17:30 UTCWXYZ ABC DETROIT
    Whitmer to appeal FEMA denial of disaster aid after deadly Southwest Michigan tornadoes

    Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is appealing FEMA's denial of federal disaster aid for Southwest Michigan after deadly tornadoes in March 2026. The denial applies to the Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs, which would have supported residents with uninsured losses and infrastructure recovery.

  • POLITICSJun 23 · 15:27 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Whitmer appeals FEMA denial of aid after deadly Michigan tornados

    Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed an appeal against FEMA's denial of federal assistance for Michigan residents affected by deadly March 6 tornadoes that caused four fatalities and significant damage. FEMA denied aid on May 31, including funding for hazard mitigation, but low-interest loans from the SBA remain available for affected areas in Southwest Michigan.